Former Rep. Ferraro, D-N.Y., told the Daily Breeze of Torrance, Ca., that, "If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position."

Reading Ferraro’s comments, Clinton’s response was rather mild.

"Well, I don’t agree with that and I think its important that we try to stay focused on issues that matter to the American people," Clinton said. "And both of us have had supporters and staff members who’ve gone over the line and we have to reign them in and try to keep this on the issues. There are big differences between us on the issues — let’s stay focused on that."